President Donald Trump has revealed that Pakistan has been conducting nuclear weapons tests, a disclosure that follows his announcement of the U.S. resuming its own nuclear testing after a hiatus of over three decades. Trump specifically named Pakistan as one of several nations actively engaged in nuclear testing, framing this as a necessity for the U.S. to re-enter the testing arena. During an interview, Trump stated that countries including Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan are carrying out nuclear tests, while the United States has refrained from doing so. He emphasized that unlike other nations, the U.S. operates in an open society where such activities are publicly discussed. Trump justified the U.S. decision to resume testing by pointing to ongoing tests by other countries, particularly mentioning North Korea and Pakistan. This decision to test nuclear weapons was a direct response to questions about his administration’s stance on detonating such devices. Earlier, Trump had announced the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing, citing Russia’s recent tests of advanced nuclear-capable systems as a catalyst for this significant escalation in the nuclear domain. He asserted that the U.S. needs to understand how these systems function and cannot be the sole nation not engaging in testing, especially with other countries actively doing so. Trump also claimed that the U.S. possesses the largest nuclear arsenal globally, stating that discussions about denuclearization have occurred with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. He further elaborated on the U.S.’s overwhelming nuclear capacity, while acknowledging the significant arsenals held by Russia and China. When questioned about the potential for increased global volatility due to renewed testing, Trump expressed confidence in the U.S.’s control over the situation.
